The flight distance from Bria Airport (BIV) in Bria, Central African Republic to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,959 kilometers (8,053 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Central African Republic with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:44 in Bria, it's 09:44 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Bria Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Bria (BIV) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bria Airport (BIV) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.